Black History Fact Of The Day

Written By: Elsie Law - Apr• 08•13

Norma Merrick Sklarek is reportedly the first African American woman to be licensed as an architect in the United States. In 1985, she also became the first African American woman architect to form her own firm.

Norma Merrick’s architectural projects has included: The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Terminal One at the Los Angeles International Airport, and City Hall in San Bernardino, CA.

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